Besides marking the beginning of the spring, the month of March also carries a wonderful little holiday on the 8th of the month called ‘International Woman’s Day’. In fact, when I was growing up in the Soviet Union, the country which exists no READ MORE

The month of February always evokes the images of Valentine’s Day celebration. And what better time to ponder the concept of Love if not on Valentine’s? Well, it turns out that there is a better time. And that time is now. Covid pandemic READ MORE

In this day and age of sophisticated prescription medications, many holistically oriented folks are turning more and more to home remedies, utilizing common herbs and spices to heal a particular condition. And with good reason: thousands of years of experience with folk remedies READ MORE

Patient asked: I like to get my nails done around the holidays, but I heard on the news that the UV lamps at nail salons may cause age spots and even skin cancer. Do I really have to worry about this? Dr.Kogan: While READ MORE

When I came upon Blue Zones Book and read up on their project, it immediately struck the chord with me and my life philosophy. It was so great to realize that there were like-minded people living right next door to me who care READ MORE

Patient Asked: Every time I fly, I get very gassy. I’ve tried avoiding fiber and gassy foods, but it does not work. Our vacation is coming up. Is there anything I can do? My Opinion: This is actually a very common problem and READ MORE

A common summer complaint I encounter in my medical practice is the searing foot pain in one heel, especially when people step out of bed. The cause of such pain may be plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of connective tissue on READ MORE

Question was asked via website: I have read a lot about the dangers of acid reflux medications. Are there any natural fixes that will help? My opinion: You are right to be leery of proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers. Their chronic use READ MORE

Question was asked via my website: Over the past month, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain while lying in bed. I have no idea what’s causing it since I have not done any heavy lifting or unusual activity. Some nights the READ MORE

Question from the website: I have a sharp pain in one of my teeth. I am allergic to benzocaine, so I can’t use over-the-counter numbing gels. What else can I try? Every toothache merits a visit to the dentist to rule out serious READ MORE

I wanted to highlight some of the common summertime skin concerns and my holistic solutions for some of them. This one seemed suitable as this was a recent question asked on my website: “About a week ago I noticed a big red pimple READ MORE

Sensitive stomach is a common summertime malady. People with upset digestive system tend to feel more bloated and have more loose stools in the hotter months of the year. This often has to do with the surge in the serotonin levels as these READ MORE